Entries by Daphne Hanson

Report to the executive team of a Local healthcare provider

From this article, prepare aLocal healthcare provider that addresses these three areas:Why teamwork is important in healthcare, be specific.Which of two of these seven strategies to build stronger teams in healthcare would be the most beneficial and why? Offer one additional suggestion, not in this list of seven, that would build stronger teams in healthcare. […]

Signs of Short-term memory loss

An athlete gets hit in the head and complains of a slight headache and ringing in his ears. Within a few minutes he shows signs of short-term memory loss. What should you do next? a.Just monitor for additional signs and symptoms. b.Have the athlete lie down. c.Call emergency medical personnel. d.Call the athlete’s parents or […]

Taking different  ‘End-of-life’ action  towards Terminal cancer

Identify two possible solutions that will assist Bernie to address his concerns and be comfortable  taking different  ‘end-of-life’ action  towards terminal cancer .Case Study 1 – Bernie and Glenys Bernie and Glenys have been married for 47 years. Glenys has been diagnosed with dementia and requires constant care. Bernie has been caring for Glenys at […]

The Australian Human Rights Framework

Which of the following actions are included in the Australian Human Rights Framework?Select all that apply. Guidance: Select four (4) responses. Select all that apply ReaffirmWhich of the following situations uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for people working in residential support facilities? Guidance: Select four (4) responses. Select all that apply A religious support facility has the […]

A Dysfunctional labor pattern

A woman with a dysfunctional labor pattern is undergoing labor augmentation. The client is currently having regular contractions of moderate-to-fin that last 30 to 60 seconds every 4 to 5 minutes The fetal heart tracing is within normal limits. Which action should the nurse take? Select the correct response: Increase the oxytocin according to protocol. […]

A physician is morally obligated to defend euthanasia

Support or refute the claim that a physician is morally obligated to defend euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide (PAS) because they are obligated to respect the patient’s autonomy. Discuss how the commitments promised in the Hippocratic Oath might conflict with a physician’s obligation to save lives. How can you take this week’s discussion topic and apply it in […]

Statements regarding Rebound tenderness

Which of the following statements regarding rebound tenderness i correct? The absence of rebound tenderness rules out intra-abdominal injury. It should be assessed for by vigorously palpating the abdomen. It is often discovered when the patient is jarred or moved suddenly. Rebound tenderness is a specific sign found with a spleen injury.

The nurse in the emergency department (ED)

The nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 41-year-old male client. Client reports nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, fever, and constipation for the past 2 weeks and abdominal pain rated 710 on the Numerical Rating Scale for 1 week. Client states, “The abdominal pain started after my 7-year-old child accidentally kicked me in […]

Transporting a patient with a facial injury

When transporting a patient with a facial injury, it is MOST important to be as descriptive as possible with the hospital regarding the patient’s injuries because: most patients with facial trauma will need surgery. they must make arrangements for an ICU bed. it saves time on repeat assessments at the hospital. they may need to […]